Kenya's presidential race heats up again

It’s been described as a rare win for Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga. The Supreme Court has annulled the results of last month’s presidential elections. Sitting President Uhuru Kenyatta won the August vote. But the Supreme Court has now cast doubt on the legality of his victory, saying the vote was marred by multiple irregularities. The court has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, which was in charge of the vote, of allowing irregularities and rigging. Another vote is set to be held within 60 days.

China calls on BRICS nations to play bigger global role

The world’s five major emerging economies have held a summit in the Chinese port city of Xiamen. During the summit, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa known as BRICS countries mapped out their future course. In his opening speech, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the bloc to be more assertive, play a greater role in world governance, and intensify efforts to narrow the gap between the world's rich nations and developing countries.